Man, talk about running the gamut of emotions.

That's awesome! Gotta love a vid that fits fear and *happy

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Haha, very cool. Wish I could experience a rollercoaster for the first time again, if you see what I mean.

that was so damn awesome!

*kids

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It's funny how he's freaking out until he hears and comprehends his father's scream of excitement. It's almost like a relay flips over in his brain, reasoning that if his father is having fun, he'll be safe and should be having fun too; he then relaxes and enjoys the ride. Makes me wonder that if that hadn't taken place, would he have had a different reaction to coasters in the future.

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Fantastic. He's got a very expressive face. That terror was complete and utter - so was the happiness.

I wonder which ride that is. Kind of looks like Apolo's Chariot.

Looks like smeagol/gollum, from lord of the rings.

Same expressions on my face every time I get out of a speeding ticket.

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Interesting how initial impressions seem to be: Negative G=Fright, Positive G=Fun.

hmmmm....

>> ^videosiftbannedme:
It's funny how he's freaking out until he hears and comprehends his father's scream of excitement. It's almost like a relay flips over in his brain, reasoning that if his father is having fun, he'll be safe and should be having fun too; he then relaxes and enjoys the ride. Makes me wonder that if that hadn't taken place, would he have had a different reaction to coasters in the future.


My favourite comment of the week! I saw exactly the same in his reactions and I'm glad this didn't turn out to be a whole video about a terrified little boy.

I'd love to see the follow-up film of his second ride and how he reacted those first two dips

>> ^videosiftbannedme:
It's funny how he's freaking out until he hears and comprehends his father's scream of excitement. It's almost like a relay flips over in his brain, reasoning that if his father is having fun, he'll be safe and should be having fun too; he then relaxes and enjoys the ride. Makes me wonder that if that hadn't taken place, would he have had a different reaction to coasters in the future.


That's exactly right. Kids look to their caregivers as emotional references. All the time you'll see a kid fall down, and then look up. If the parent laughs and says, "dust yourself off, buddy. You're fine" then the kid will smile and keep playing. If the parent draws their hands to their face, gasps, and screams "Oh no! Are you OK?" the child will start crying.

The dad was having fun, so the kid learned that he could have fun too.

>> ^nibiyabi:
>> ^videosiftbannedme:
It's funny how he's freaking out until he hears and comprehends his father's scream of excitement. It's almost like a relay flips over in his brain, reasoning that if his father is having fun, he'll be safe and should be having fun too; he then relaxes and enjoys the ride. Makes me wonder that if that hadn't taken place, would he have had a different reaction to coasters in the future.

That's exactly right. Kids look to their caregivers as emotional references. All the time you'll see a kid fall down, and then look up. If the parent laughs and says, "dust yourself off, buddy. You're fine" then the kid will smile and keep playing. If the parent draws their hands to their face, gasps, and screams "Oh no! Are you OK?" the child will start crying.
The dad was having fun, so the kid learned that he could have fun too.


I don't like where you two are going with this line of reasoning... it is way too logical and scientific. Any good Christian knows that what really happened was that an angel appeared on his shoulder and whispered that Jesus loved him and then the boy clearly felt at ease knowing that all was going to be okay. Raptor-riding Jesus looks after his children!!!!

Pretty cool. I can't wait for my boys' first coaster ride. I really don't know what to expect from them, but this video gives me hope.


>> ^nibiyabi:
That's exactly right. Kids look to their caregivers as emotional references. All the time you'll see a kid fall down, and then look up. If the parent laughs and says, "dust yourself off, buddy. You're fine" then the kid will smile and keep playing. If the parent draws their hands to their face, gasps, and screams "Oh no! Are you OK?" the child will start crying.

So true. My 2-year-olds hurt themselves all the time, but it's amazing how much they just take in stride and carry on.

>> ^videosiftbannedme:
It's funny how he's freaking out until he hears and comprehends his father's scream of excitement. It's almost like a relay flips over in his brain, reasoning that if his father is having fun, he'll be safe and should be having fun too; he then relaxes and enjoys the ride. Makes me wonder that if that hadn't taken place, would he have had a different reaction to coasters in the future.


That isn't what I saw. Do you have children? He's scared of heights but loves speed, plain and simple. My daughter is the same way.

ahahaha so so so happy

*quality

It's goes against human nature to intentionally overwhelm the innate terror built into your primitive brain. And it's awesome too.

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